Sprayer Operator

Watts Farms; Farningham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Sprayer Operator to join their farm operations team. The ideal candidate will carry out pesticide applications across Kent and Essex while ensuring compliance with Health & Safety standards. Responsibilities include operating farm machinery and maintaining accurate stock records. With a focus on skill development and a supportive working environment, this position offers flexibility in shift timings and competitive benefits including holiday leave and staff discounts.

Benefits

31 days holiday

20% staff discount

Development and training opportunities

Free car parking

Onsite staff canteen

Qualifications

• Active and valid PA1 and PA2 licence with NROSO points collected.
• Minimum 5 years’ tractor driving experience.
• Experience in ploughing and hoeing is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all spraying duties across Kent and Essex.
• Operate a range of farm machinery for general tractor work.
• Maintain accurate stock records for chemicals and fertilisers.

Skills

Tractor driving

Attention to detail

Pesticide application

Education

Valid PA1 and PA2 licence

Additional PA certifications

Tools

Tractors

Farm machinery

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Sprayer Operator to join our farm operations team. This role is essential in delivering accurate, safe and efficient pesticide and fertiliser applications across our Kent and Essex sites. If you’re confident with tractors and machinery, detail-focused and passionate about high quality farm work, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

Reporting to the Farm Operations Manager, you will carry out all spraying operations across Kent and Essex while ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety and Food Safety standards. You’ll also support wider field and farm activities throughout the year, contributing to the smooth running of our operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out all spraying duties across Kent and Essex, ensuring safe, accurate and compliant applications.
• Operate a range of farm machinery for cultivations, drilling, planting, bed forming, hoeing, mowing and general tractor work.
• Maintain accurate stock records for chemical, seed and fertiliser stores.
• Follow all Health & Safety and Food Safety procedures, reporting any faults, risks or unsafe conditions immediately.
• Maintain a clean, organised and compliant working environment.
• Support winter operations including plant maintenance and general farm work.

About you

You’ll bring enthusiasm, a practical mindset and the willingness to learn and adapt within a busy environment.

Experience & Qualifications

• Active and valid PA1 and PA2 licence with NROSO points collected on an annual basis
• Additional PA certifications welcomed
• Minimum 5 years’ tractor driving experience on farms
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience in ploughing, shake rating, bed forming and hoeing is highly advantageous
• Ideally experience in a Sprayer Operator role

Why Join Us?

At Watts Farms, we thrive on challenge and change. The pace and pressure of our 24/7 operation keeps us on our toes, while offering great opportunities to learn and grow. We encourage everyone to work hard, show initiative and develop new skills. And it’s exciting… because only by mentoring and role modelling our success and innovation, will we continue to diversify, grow as individuals and succeed together.

Working Hours

• April - October: Typically 6 days a week, working 50 - 60 hours per week, reflecting the busy crop season.
• November - February: Reduced to a 5 day week, working 40 hours per week, allowing downtime from the peak season.

We can take a flexible approach to shift start times, which can be discussed at interview

What we can offer you

• 31 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 20% staff discount on our online shop
• Long Service Awards
• Development and training opportunities
• Onsite staff canteen area offering refreshments and free fruit
• Free car parking

If you have the requirements listed to become our Spray Operator, please click ‘apply’ today. We’d love to hear from you!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment.

Please note: Employment checks will include Drugs & Alcohol test.